Horse Racing News
Crossbow aims up for late season 2YO win at Randwick races
Crossbow is ready to take his place in the Schweppes Handicap at Randwick, but his connections are treading carefully, knowing how unpredictable two-year-old races can be. Racing in the Star Thoroughbreds colours, the Chris Waller-trained gelding is a $4.20 chance in a market led by Pillow Fight ($2.50) and Tomato Toastie...
Stakes race tilt for Lustre in the Sir John Monash Stakes 2025
New York Lustre has thrived under the guidance of trainer Enver Jusufovic, who’s kept her to manageable competition, a move that has netted five wins from eight races. This weekend, she’ll take on her first Stakes challenge in the Group 3 Sir John Monash Stakes (1100m) at Caulfield—a step up in...
Jockey Jay Ford suffers head knock in race day fall
Jockey Jay Ford has been lucky to escape serious injury following a heavy race day fall at Canterbury in which his foot appeared to slip from the stirrup. Ford was riding the Joe Pride-trained Investment in the fourth race on Wednesday and was towards the rear of the field when he became dislodged...
In Flight to travel again for the 2025 Sir John Monash Stakes
In Flight continues her impressive run, with her next assignment coming in Melbourne’s Group 3 John Monash Stakes (1100m) at Caulfield this Saturday. The Joseph Pride-trained mare is flying high after back-to-back listed wins at Doomben and Randwick, now stepping into Group level for the first time. “I will have In Flight...
Headwall chasing slot in 2025 The Everest
Headwall is on track for a possible berth in the upcoming The Everest (1200m), with trainer Matthew Smith opting for a conventional spring lead-up. The gelding emerged as a surprise contender last preparation, placing in the Newmarket Handicap and TJ Smith Stakes, then running second in The Quokka. Despite not winning during...
Baraqiel’s recovery surprises Will Larkin
Baraqiel is mounting a promising comeback from injury and could make a return to racing before the 2024/25 season concludes, according to co-trainer Will Larkin. The lightly raced six-year-old looked like a top-tier sprinter in the making after storming home in the McEwen Stakes (1200m). But his third-place finish in the...
King Of Light races into 2025 WA Guineas contention
Trainer Dan Morton has unearthed a potential star in King Of Light, who made a sparkling debut in the Tabtouch Place A Same Race Multi Plate (1300m) at Pinjarra on Saturday, winning with authority. The promising youngster signaled his arrival with a swooping finish, positioning himself as one to watch for...
Sydney racing features for Queensland talent
With the 2025 Queensland Racing Carnival concluded, spring ambitions are beginning to take shape for several of the state’s standout gallopers. Chris and Corey Munce’s star juvenile Cool Archie, winner of the JJ Atkins Stakes, will be rested for the remainder of the year, opening the door for horses like Sunrays...
Veight’s spring hopes fade with neck injury
While McEvoy Racing was celebrating a feature victory with Half Yours in the Caloundra Cup, their top miler Veight is in recovery after suffering a freak neck injury during a spell in Queensland. The four-year-old pulled up sore following a disappointing run in the Group 1 Doomben 10,000 (1200m) on May...
Ceolwulf back bigger and better ahead of 2025 Cox Plate campaign
Trainer Joe Pride has turned his attention to the spring carnival, buoyed by the performances of Antino, who has shown the kind of maturity Pride hopes to see in his own Group 1 winner Ceolwulf. Antino was brilliant during the Queensland winter, posting dominant wins in the Hollindale Stakes (1800m) and...